The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-07-14

Dr1er Drldge, w. va,
The Augusta Perpetual Building and
Loan Co., has declared semi-annual
dividend of 5 per cent.
The jackson Rifles" are drilling regu-
larly. and will soon have their uniforms
and new Springfield rifles.
MI. f. d. Pinkerton, formerly of this
place. but now Of Baltimore, has been in
Staunton for several days.
Rev. S. L. Whitmore, of Winchester,
was in the city yesterday. and was
warmly greeted by many friends.
Mrs. A. G. Robinson and her son, Sam
are in Rockbridge county. They will
spend the greater part of the summer at
the Rock. Alum.
Messrs. Geo. A. Myers, of Washington
city, and G. T. Myers. of Luray, both Au
gusta county natives. were in the city
Tuesday and favored us with a call.
Rev. R. II. + leming, now of Washington
City, has accepted call from the Second
PRESBYTERIAN Church of Petersburg, and
will enter upon its duties in September.
There was on Tuesday last $50 visit
at the Rockbridge Alum-a good company
so early in the season. The Alum seems
to be booming under the new manag @
ment.
Mr.. G. w. Warden has been elected a
director IN the Augusta Perpetual Build
ing and Loan Company to fill the vacancy
caused by resignation of Capt. w. FL.
BaiIie.
The Presbyterian Sunday Schools have
their annual picnic at the Augusta White
Sulphur Springs to-day. 1t is adelightful
spot, and day of unalloyed pleasure may
be expected.
Mr.. Y. NJ. Bickle, accompanied by his
wife, left for Columbus, Ohio. last week,
t, receive treatment for his eye sight,
We hope he may be benefited, and that his
sight may be soon restored.
MI. Jos. A. Valentine, of this city, ha
been commissioned District Deputy GRAND
Commander of the American Legion Of
Honor. with supervision over the Valley
council an honor worthily bestowed.
Rockbridge Ne,cs; W. Ballard Smith, OF
Greenville. who was distinguished at the
late commencement exercises of Washing
ton and Lee University. has secured a pc
sition as teacher in McDonough School
Maryland.
Judge II. w. Sheffey was in Richmond
this week representing the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad in the coupon cases pending
in that city, arising from the tender OF
counons by the Railroad company for taNe'
due the State.
Miss May Beck, the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. A. D. S. Beck, of this
county, after an extended visit to Wash
| ington, Baltimore and Pennsylvania, is at
home again, accompanied by her friend,
Miss Emma Hostetter, Of Pennsylvania. :
The open air music by the Stonewal
Band, on Reservoir Hill, Tuesday night
was delightful The evening was very
| warm, but there is always apleasant breeze
stirring at the Reservoir, which made il
| agreeable to the members Of the band. ant
the music was enjoyed by our citizens
generally at their homes.
Yesterday morning Sergeant Runnel
and Deputy Sheriff Slower, started to Thu
Lunatlc Asylum at Marion. having il
charge Stuart Coyner and j. l.. Timber
lake, of this county. The removal wal
necessary owing to the crowded condition
of the asylum at this place.
The committee of arrangements of thu
K. of l.. ball, on behalf OF their organiza
ton. return their thanks for the liberia
encouragement they received from man.
of our citizens, and are exceedingly CRATE
full to the ladies who, by their presence
made such success of the evening OF tn
glorious Fourth.
In the suit instituted by W. A. Stuar
against r. A. Lancaster, in the Circui
Court Of Richmond for s. 900, growing
out of transactions connected with tn
White Sulphur Springs some years ago,
verdict was rendered last Monday in favo
of Lancaster. Geo. M. Harrison, Esq.,, O
this city, was counsel for the plaintiff
The case will 60 to the Court of Appeals
Francis M. Flick, of HarriSOnburg
died at the Lunatie Asylum, in this place
on Monday, the 4th inst. He contracted
erysipeIas while a prisoner Of war at Ri
mira, n, Y, and it was the effect OF thi
disease that deranged his mind. He wa
a kind-hearted man and was at one time
prosperous citizen. He leaves An age
wife, residing in Rockingham, of Whlc
county he was a native,
, Mr.. G. M. Lewis, brother of Or. Levi
, and OF Mr.. Lowry Lewis, of this place
died at Elmore. W. Va, on Monday last
after a brief illness. He was popula
and highly esteemed young business man
, and the intelligence Of his sad death viii
carry pain to very many hearts. The re
mains were brought to Staunton on Wed
nesday, and conveyed to Thornrose GENE
tery for burial, Rev. DR.. Mcfarland off
"A ciating.
u Mrs. Geo. w. Hewitt left Staunton, las
4 Saturday, GEI q uIIp W l1ttluiHioAo, " ooA
: ington and Richmond, to be present at he
parents Golden Wedding, on the Goth Q
JuIy-Mr. G. l.. Willis and Mary II
Willis, of Washington also to attend tn
celebration of the S7th birthday OF Prof
; John II. Hewitt, the venerable poet an
N composer of Baltimore, and to visit he
/ two sons in Richmond. Mr.. III. was III
able to accompany her on account of bust
/ ness.
Capt. E. T. Powell and his accomp1ishe
bride, reached Staunton from POrtsmot
Ohio. on Saturday evening last, and wer
: driven &otIhe residence of Capt. J. j. Stacl
in the suburbs Ct the city. On Sunda
night, accompanied by Miss Lizzie Stacl
5 they proceeded to Richmond. Whence Cap
| Powell went to Charlotte, N. c., to seeur
. about 200 hands for his railroad enterprise
in the West. They returned to Staunto
t on Tuesday, and will proceed to Ohio in
!, day or two.
Miss Louisa Meade, sister of Mr.. job
:; w. Meade, of this city, has returned to he
4 home at Lowmoor, and will spend the Va
. caticn with her parents and many friends
For Of TO mo h